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I know there are a couple of other threads asking for help with DECA, but I didn't want to hijack them. I thought I understood, but now I'm a little confused with this BS filter. I'm basically just looking for what goes where.
I'm going to be majorly consolidating my system down. This is what it will look like before I deal with DECA or anything:
SWM LNB to 4 way splitter (Outside). This will feed 2 H24s, and then feed another 4 way splitter. That splitter will feed 2 HR24s and a DECA adapter for internet access. Where in the line does this BS filter fit in? And do I need anything else?

I know there are a couple of other threads asking for help with DECA, but I didn't want to hijack them. I thought I understood, but now I'm a little confused with this BS filter. I'm basically just looking for what goes where.I'm going to be majorly consolidating my system down. This is what it will look like before I deal with DECA or anything:SWM LNB to 4 way splitter (Outside). This will feed 2 H24s, and then feed another 4 way splitter. That splitter will feed 2 HR24s and a DECA adapter for internet access. Where in the line does this BS filter fit in? And do I need anything else?

The Band Stop Filter always goes between the SWM (in this case, the LNB) and the first splitter. The purpose of the filter is to protect the SWM from the relatively high-level 500-600 MHz DECA signals that it wasn't designed for.

I'm not sure cascading 2 4-way splitters is 'supported' (that's a 16-way split), if it doesn't work, you'll have to change your configuration.

The Band Stop Filter always goes between the SWM (in this case, the LNB) and the first splitter. The purpose of the filter is to protect the SWM from the relatively high-level 500-600 MHz DECA signals that it wasn't designed for.

Any difference where it goes? Better closer to to the dish, or closer to the first splitter?

It shouldn't matter... I'd put it adjacent to the first splitter. Note that all splitters aren't created equal... the original SWS-2, SWS-4 and SWS-8 splitters didn't have rubber 'boots' on the F-sockets, so might be less desirable to use outside. The 'green sticker' MRV-rated splitters do, as do Zinwell Split_-Z splitters currently available.

P.S. Don't forget grounding. I'm not sure the configuration you describe (unless the first 4-way splitter is within earshot of the electrical service entrance) meets NEC.

The Band Stop Filter always goes between the SWM (in this case, the LNB) and the first splitter. The purpose of the filter is to protect the SWM from the relatively high-level 500-600 MHz DECA signals that it wasn't designed for.

I'm not sure cascading 2 4-way splitters is 'supported' (that's a 16-way split), if it doesn't work, you'll have to change your configuration.

If he has a green label SWM LNB then the BS filter is not required. So in his setup he wouldn't need any BS filters as he doesn't list any receivers that are not MRV compatible.

I'm thinking about it, but it's still going to end up being cheaper to do it myself (All Hx24 receivers when I'm done).This is the filter I want I take it: http://www.solidsign...Components&sku=

if he buys all 24 models he wont need but one deca or broad band deca for on demand and one bs filter. why pay d for it? if he doesnt need or want on demand then a band stop is pretty cheap. but agreed that buying 4x rcvrs isnt exactly cheap.

No, the 4 receivers aren't going to be cheap. I'm not buying them JUST because they have built in DECA though. I want the speed. And there's NO way they're going to give me 2 HR24s and 2 H24s and the DECA install for $150 lol So once I get the receivers (Which I want anyway, even if they didn't have built in DECA), I just have to buy 1 DECA adapter, the power adapter for it, and the BS filter.

if he buys all 24 models he wont need but one deca or broad band deca for on demand and one bs filter. why pay d for it? if he doesnt need or want on demand then a band stop is pretty cheap. but agreed that buying 4x rcvrs isnt exactly cheap.

No, the 4 receivers aren't going to be cheap. I'm not buying them JUST because they have built in DECA though. I want the speed. And there's NO way they're going to give me 2 HR24s and 2 H24s and the DECA install for $150 lol So once I get the receivers (Which I want anyway, even if they didn't have built in DECA), I just have to buy 1 DECA adapter, the power adapter for it, and the BS filter.

I wouldn't spend the money on 24's to then have to have the account flagged as unsupported and risk the chance of a 24 not being prioritized as a replacement in case of a failure. If he does a self install and doesn't place a MRV order they will flag the account as unsupported. I'm also pretty sure that if someone were to order an MRV upgrade and 4 HD DVR's at one shot that they may be able to bargain some on the cost. Even a $50 credit would make it cheaper than ordering a BS filter, 1 DECA, and 1 PI from solid signal.

I wouldn't spend the money on 24's to then have to have the account flagged as unsupported and risk the chance of a 24 not being prioritized as a replacement in case of a failure. If he does a self install and doesn't place a MRV order they will flag the account as unsupported. I'm also pretty sure that if someone were to order an MRV upgrade and 4 HD DVR's at one shot that they may be able to bargain some on the cost. Even a $50 credit would make it cheaper than ordering a BS filter, 1 DECA, and 1 PI from solid signal.

These are replacing. When I'm done, they'll be the only 4 receivers on my account. Would my account still be flagged as unsupported then?